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The rules of the Boarding Program have been established to:
- ensure the safety of students
- preserve harmony so that energy can be directed toward studies, extracurricular activities, and the development of friendships
- provide quiet times so students can study and relax from the stresses of the day
- maintain an attractive, clean environment in which students can be comfortable
It is important to remember that these rules were made for teenagers living in a group situation. The dorm parents strive to maintain a balance between flexibility and consistency in enforcing rules. Although consistency is usually desirable, it will not always be the principle governing matters of discipline. Discipline will be handled clearly and justly. In addition to penalties, the disciplinary process provides support and counseling for the student.
Dorm students are expected to follow both the dorm rules described in these pages and the Upper School rules as stated in this Handbook. Any behavior which may be deemed detrimental to the Oregon Episcopal School community or any member of that community (self or others) is subject to disciplinary action by the Residence Staff, the Prefects, the Student/Faculty Discipline Committee, Head of Upper School, or Head of School. The action taken will necessarily reflect the seriousness of the violation. Underlying all school rules is the requirement that all students will be present and on time for all classes, activities, and other school obligations.
Rules exist for the well being of the individual as well as the community. As a college preparatory school we hold high expectations for all of our students. Expectations are a positive reflection of the standards on which all students should focus. Consequences result from breaking rules. No rule book or manual could possibly cover all contingencies or inappropriate behavior. We hope to achieve a balance that sets limits to what is acceptable. There are times when a student’s actions go beyond what is written here. OES will provide consequences for any behavior deemed unacceptable, whether specified or not.
We expect students to honor the curfew hours. Being out of the dorm after curfew is a serious breach of trust and safety.
2. We expect every student to exercise restraint with respect to sexual activity. Sexual intimacy between students is not appropriate at this age level. Students should refrain from intimate touching including kissing and close cuddling while on campus and in the school dorm rooms or lounges. Students may not lie down together on the lounge couches or on the dorm beds.
3. We expect all boarders to respect the automobile policy. Resident students are not permitted to bring motor vehicles to School or to maintain motor vehicles in the local area while they are residing in the Dorms. They are not permitted to drive motor vehicles at any time except in the company of a parent or guardian.
4. We expect students to abstain from the use of incense, candles, or other incendiary items in the dorms and buildings at OES.
5. There will be no possession, use, distribution or display of alcohol, beverages containing alcohol (or the containers), nicotine, drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and/or other illicit or dangerous drugs of any kind on or off campus. Any over-the-counter or prescription drug used for a purpose other than its primary indication will be considered illicit.
6. OES is a violence-free campus. Acts or threats of violence, including hazing or harassment, will be treated with utmost seriousness.
7. Honesty: Students are expected to be open and honest in their interactions with dorm parents. Lying or attempting to deceive or hide information can create an atmosphere of distrust. Even when a student has broken a rule, the dorm parents have much more respect for a student who is able to be truthful about what he or she did, rather than further the problem by being deceitful.
8. Dorm students may not use tobacco products on or off campus while they are enrolled at OES.
9. All dorm students riding bicycles, roller blades, skate boards, or scooters must wear helmets.
Any concerns about the program, the rules, or other issues that parents may have should be addressed to the Director of Residential Life, Dean of Residential Life or the Head of Upper School. We ask that parents adhere to the school policies especially when students are gathered in their home. We realize that families have different policies with regard to alcohol and tobacco, but we do ask parents to support OES in its desire to educate students in a particular way of life.
When students commit minor infractions they receive a strike. A strike may be given by a dorm parent or prefect for a number of infractions. A student who receives a total of three strikes in a quarter will be campused from 3:00 p.m. Friday until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Repeated campusing will be dealt with on a progressively serious basis. At the quarter’s end any remaining strikes will be erased and students start with a clean slate. You may receive a strike for any of the offenses below.
1. Returning to the dorms between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (except for seniors).
2. Being out of your dorm after check-in and out of your room after 10:30 p.m. (11 p.m. for seniors).
3. Neglecting to follow study hall rules or engaging in nonproductive behavior.
4. Locking your door while you are in the room.
5. Not checking in, or checking in late.
6. If you leave campus and forget to sign out or sign in when you return. You can also get a strike for not being where you are signed out to. This may lead to a more severe punishment, depending on the situation.
7. Having your lights on after 11 p.m. on a school night.
8. Being in an opposite gender room during unapproved hours.
9. Being in an opposite gender room with the door closed.
10. Using offensive language.
11. Being too loud.
12. Engaging in rough physical contact.
13. Being disrespectful or uncooperative.
14. Having a messy room.
15. Misusing school property.
16. Dishonesty.
17. Not using common language in common spaces.
18. Being late or absent from breakfast check-in.
19. Not completing an overnight form.
Students who are Campus Restricted may be at SPARC, the gym, and the track, but cannot cross the bridge onto Nicol Road, or go to the wetlands.
Students who are Dorm Restricted must stay within sight of their respective dorms, are not allowed off campus at any time, and lose coed visitation privileges. Students may be restricted for several days should they continue to repeat any offense. Students who receive a weekend restriction after they have made arrangements to go home will serve the punishment the following weekend.
DORM RESTRICTION MAY RESULT FROM THE FOLLOWING:
Not signing out
A student who does not sign out and leaves the campus may be dorm restricted for up to two weeks. Leaving school without permission or without following procedures is dangerous. We need to know where students are for safety, attendance, and in the event of an emergency should a parent need to contact a student.
Repeated offenses
Repeated minor offenses may result in more severe consequences, as determined by the Dorm Parents, Grade Deans and the Head of the Upper School.
It is the hope of the Dorm Parents that all punishments are served in a timely manner, are just and equal in dispensation. We do realize that certain circumstances require us to make unpopular decisions. Determined to do what is best for the community, we also realize that flexibility is a position of strength. We ask parents to support our actions and allow us to perform to the best of our abilities and the good of the School.
Some disciplinary offences are serious enough to result in removal from the dorm community. In these instances the dorm administration will work with the student’s family to find a suitable place to stay.
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